Coogee vs South Coogee
The verdict
South Coogee is more affordable, with a median house price of $4.45M versus $4.53M in Coogee. Coogee rates higher for education (91 vs 85). Coogee has a shorter estimated CBD commute (32 vs 36 min). On the separate residential safety score, Coogee rates higher (76 vs 58/100 in South Coogee).
Scores
| Coogee | South Coogee | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 89 | 87 |
| Transport | 76 | 75 |
| Education | 91 | 85 |
| Liveability | 100 | 100 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Coogee | South Coogee | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,634 | 5,611 |
| Median age | 35 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,976 | $2,105 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 67.0% | 56.2% |
| Born in Australia | 56.4% | 61.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 2.6 |
Growth: Coogee Moderate Growth · South Coogee Moderate Growth
Property
| Coogee | South Coogee | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $4.53M | $4.45M |
| Median unit price | $1.60M | $1.43M |
| House price YoY | -13.4% | -32.4% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,650 | $1,650 |
| Rental yield (house) | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Days on market (house) | 55 | 53 |
Median price history
Safety
| Coogee | South Coogee | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 76 | 58 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 109 | 267 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 232 | 107 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 164 | 374 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,745 | 4,598 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Coogee | South Coogee | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,157 | 1,095 |
See the full school list on each profile: Coogee · South Coogee
Transport
| Coogee | South Coogee | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 76 | 75 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 42 | 26 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 32 | 36 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.2 km | 4.6 km |
Liveability
| Coogee | South Coogee | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.9°C | 26.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.0°C | 17.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,213 | 1,090 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 42 | 1 |
| Parks | 13 | 9 |
| Playgrounds | 6 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | 45 | 99 |
| Medical GPs | 3 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 370 m | 530 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 6.8 km | 7.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 330 m | 1.3 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.4 km | 2.1 km |
Population & growth
| Coogee | South Coogee | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 14,634 | 5,611 |
| Estimated 2025 | 15,081 | 5,716 |
| Projected 2041 | 16,262 | 6,201 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.76% | 0.46% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Coogee or South Coogee?
Coogee has the higher residential safety score (Coogee 76/100 vs South Coogee 58/100).
Which is more affordable, Coogee or South Coogee?
South Coogee is more affordable, with a median house price of $4.45M versus $4.53M.
Which has better schools, Coogee or South Coogee?
Coogee has a higher average school ICSEA (Coogee 1157 vs South Coogee 1095; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Coogee or South Coogee?
Coogee has the higher transport score (Coogee 76/100 vs South Coogee 75/100).
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